Cost of Living Update

The Household Support Fund, the primary mechanism for supporting residents facing immediate financial crisis and cost-of-living pressures since 2021, has been replaced by the Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF) and the transition is underway to a new system that will allow...

Gambling  Awareness

Gambling harms can affect anyone, but did you know the risks are significantly higher for some groups? Research shows that those with autism and/or ADHD are twice as likely to experience gambling‑related harm than neurotypical peers. Modern forms of gambling...

Change of ACS email address

With effect from Tuesday 19 May 2026, ACS (Hertfordshire) are introducing one countywide email inbox for Adult Care Services (ACS) referrals and enquiries: ACS.Referrals@hertfordshire.gov.uk Referrals  Please continue to use the ACS Portal as the first and...

HIV animation for social care staff

To support delivery of the HIV Action Plan for England 2025-2030 locally and to help address the needs of older people living with HIV, Public Health Hertfordshire has produced a short 7‑minute animation on providing appropriate responses when supporting people living...

Hertfordshire Suicide Prevention Strategy 

The new Hertfordshire Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025–2030 is now live. Developed in collaboration with professionals and lived experience, it outlines a population-level approach to understanding, supporting, and preventing suicide. You can read the full...